Are you ready to go on a whirlwind tour of the semiconductor industry? If so, strap yourself in. This highly informative podcast presents interesting insights into many segments of the semiconductor industry such as analog, microprocessors, memory, silicon carbide, gallium nitrite and gallium arsenide. The following are among…
Are you interested in rockets and satellites but don’t know where to get an understanding of related developments? Are you looking for a great primer on the subject? Well, you found it. This fascinating podcast with Elon Musk’s biographer addresses questions and topics such as: What caused NASA…
Producing the rare earth minerals necessary to build electric vehicles is not easy or inexpensive. Mining by nature is a dangerous business. Deadly accidents occur and long-term health issues arise from mining. Tremendous amounts of diesel fuel and electricity are used in mineral extraction. A bottleneck largely exists…
Senior Helpers is a nation-wide franchise that sends caregivers to the residences of the elderly. These well-trained and well-screened caregivers help clients with daily living tasks, driving them to appointments and social events, and reminding them of complying with prescriptions. The following are among the issues discussed during…
The role of transactions lawyers is to structure and de-risk deals for clients. Transactions lawyers are instrumental in facilitating due diligence, structuring deals to address payment terms, tax treatment, and risk allocation, and managing deal logistics. One of the nation’s preeminent corporate lawyers shares keen insights, relates common…
The restaurant industry has been hit hard in recent years due to COVID-19, a tight labor market and sky-high food costs. In some cases, hiring professional management and implementing state-of-the-art technology has backfired. It is not surprising that many restaurant operators are in need of a turnaround. Fortunately,…
The old saw about the only way to make a small fortune in the restaurant industry is to start with a big fortune is far from universally true. Many restaurateurs have become wealthy by operating their restaurants. So, how should restaurants be valued, especially when recent years’ results…
Interim Chief Financial Officers can make or break deals. CEOs, owners and boards of directors must make sure that they have capable and conscientious CFOs in place well before executing a transaction. Capable interim CFOs often pay for themselves in terms of implementing tighter financial controls, removing inefficiencies,…
China. It ain’t Kansas. You might see panda bears named win-win at a Chinese zoo but you won’t see a trace of the win-win mindset in any Chinese negotiating forum. If you want to stay above ground and out of jail or quarantine in today’s Lock Up Nation,…
Companies considering reshoring to Mexico really should realize that Mexico isn’t the same thing as China. Production can be completely outsourced to China. However, companies that contract with maquiladoras must provide their own management and secure their own supply chains. Chinese view gaps in the supply chain as…